Japanese Consulate General visits ICAR-CCRI, emphasises cooperation in citrus research & business
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Yagi Koji expressed keen interest in advancing bilateral cooperation in agricultural research, particularly in areas such as climate-smart agriculture, precision farming, and business with Japan-based start-up companies. He lauded the efforts of ICAR-CCRI in driving innovation and pledged support to explore collaborative research projects with Japanese institutes.
Dr Dilip Ghosh, director, ICAR-CCRI, said this visit marks a promising step towards international collaboration that could bring cutting-edge advanced Japanese technologies and practices to citrus farming in India.
"For orange growers in Vidarbha, it opens up new opportunities for improved productivity, better pest and disease management, and enhanced export potential," he said.
Dr Ghosh presented a video showcasing the achievements and ongoing research activities of CCRI. He highlighted the institute's pivotal role in citrus development and citrus decline management in India. Dr Ghosh emphasised the importance of global partnerships in tackling challenges faced by citrus growers, particularly in areas of disease resistance, climate resilience, and technology adoption.
He also shared the socio-economic impact of citrus cultivation in the region and the role of ICAR-CCRI in uplifting farmers through scientific interventions.
A key segment of the program was the interaction session between citrus farmers, ICAR-CCRI scientists, and Yagi Koji, which focused on mutual learning, emerging technologies, and shared challenges in citrus production. Yagi Koji was later taken to the ICAR-CCRI, Nagpur's nursery plant production facilities and shown field experiments on sensor-based drip irrigation as well as sub-surface irrigation for precision citrus farming.
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The event symbolised a promising beginning of Indo-Japanese collaboration for sustainable citrus farming and scientific exchange.
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CCRI director conferred NAAS fellow award
Dr Dilip Ghosh, director of the ICAR-Central Citrus Research Institute (ICAR-CCRI), Nagpur, was honoured with the prestigious NAAS Fellowship Award in Crop Protection for the year 2025 by the National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS), New Delhi.
The NAAS Fellow Award is one of the highest accolades in Indian Agricultural Sciences, awarded to eminent scientists who have made remarkable achievements in their respective fields.
Dr Ghosh's induction as a NAAS Fellow marks a milestone in his career and adds to the growing recognition of ICAR-CCRI's pivotal role in citrus research at both national and international levels.
The award ceremony took place at the AP Shinde Symposium Hall, NASC Complex, DPS Marg, New Delhi, on June 5 with the dignitaries Dr WS Lakra, secretary, NAAS, and Dr Himanshu Pathak, president, NAAS, and director general, ICRISAT, Hyderabad, on the dais.
This recognition is a testament to Dr Ghosh's outstanding contributions to agricultural science, particularly in the field of citrus research and development.
His work significantly advanced the development of disease diagnostics, novel approaches for pest and disease management, better understanding of citrus cultivation, and sustainable horticultural practices.
"This achievement would not have been possible without the inspiring mentorship of my teachers and seniors whose profound influence has shaped my academic journey," said Dr Ghosh.
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